Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Babar Yaqoob in a media briefing about the meeting said that it was also decided to deploy military troops and paramilitary Rangers personnel in eight districts of Sindh.

The secretary said that over 25000 candidates are contesting elections in Punjab in November 19 phase of the local bodies polls.

He said all preparations for elections have been completed and ballot papers are being transported to the polling stations.

ECP Secretary further said that one lac policemen and 40 companies of Army have been called for the maintenance of law and order on the polling day. Moreover, 25 companies of the military will remain in reserve to meet any contingency at the time of the results.

Secretary election commission said that the election code of conduct will be implemented strictly.

He also said that the elections, which were postponed in first, second and third phase of the polls will be conducted on December 14. The names of the successful candidates in this phase will also be released after completion of the first three phases of the election.